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North Myrtle Beach, SC Minimum Wage and Wage Claims
What Is the Minimum Wage in North Myrtle Beach, SC?
You are entitled to the highest minimum wage that applies where you work, whether set by your city, county, or state government. (Most cities and counties don’t have their own minimum wage laws.)
Horry County Minimum Wage
The minimum wage in Horry County is $7.25 an hour, the federal minimum wage. South Carolina law prohibits city and county governments from adopting a local minimum wage that's higher than the federal minimum wage.
South Carolina Minimum Wage
South Carolina does not have its own minimum wage law. Therefore, employees in South Carolina are entitled to earn at least the federal minimum wage, $7.25 an hour.
To learn more about the federal minimum wage, see https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/minimum-wage.
What Is the Tipped Minimum Wage in North Myrtle Beach, SC?
Some states and local governments allow employers to pay tipped employees a lower minimum hourly wage; others don't.
South Carolina Tipped Minimum Wage
In South Carolina, your employer may pay you a minimum wage of $2.13 an hour, as long as you earn enough in tips to bring your total hourly pay up to the full minimum wage, $7.25 an hour. If you don’t earn enough in tips to bring your compensation to the full minimum wage, your employer must make up the difference.
Who Enforces North Myrtle Beach, SC Minimum Wage Laws?
South Carolina Enforcement Agency
If you have questions about South Carolina's minimum wage, contact the
URL: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd
Phone: 1-866-487-9243
Find the nearest South Carolina office of the federal Wage and Hour Division at its Local Offices page, https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/local-offices#sc.
Email (through website): https://webapps.dol.gov/contactwhd/Default.aspx
If you have questions about other South Carolina wage and hour laws, contact the
URL: https://llr.sc.gov/
Phone: 803-896-7756
South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
110 Centerview Dr.
Columbia SC 29210
Email: angela.baldwin@llr.sc.gov
How to File a Wage Claim in North Myrtle Beach, SC
If you were not paid the minimum wage in North Myrtle Beach, SC, you may have the right to file a wage claim or complaint with a government agency. Be sure to look at the wage claim materials (below) for the agency that enforces the law you believe was violated, whether city, county, or state.
All jurisdictions impose a time limit on how far back you may claim unpaid wages, so it's important to file your claim quickly. There may be other restrictions on the claims you may file, such as dollar-amount limits or limits on the agency’s ability to force employers to comply with the law. You may be required to ask your employer to pay you correctly before you file a claim. And, you almost always have the option to go straight to court and file a lawsuit instead of filing a wage claim with a government agency. For these reasons, it often makes sense to talk to an experienced wage and hour lawyer to make sure you know all of your options, understand the strength of your claims, and decide how to proceed.
Filing a Wage Claim with the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
You can find information and resources on filing a federal minimum wage claim with the Wage and Hour division of the federal Department of Labor at its website. Although South Carolina does not have a minimum wage law, it has other wage and hour laws. The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation has posted information and a complaint form for these laws at its website.
Get Help With North Myrtle Beach, SC Wage Claims and Lawsuits
If you are considering filing a wage claim or lawsuit, you may want to speak to a local wage and hour attorney. The resources below can help you find a lawyer near you.
North Myrtle Beach, SC Free or Low-Cost Legal Assistance
Legal aid offices provide free legal assistance to low-income people. Typically, you must qualify for legal aid based on your income. Visit LawHelp.org/SC to find local resources and legal aid offices.
Some law schools have free legal clinics that provide assistance with specific problems, including wage and hour issues and other employment matters. Find a list of law schools offering legal clinics on a variety of issues at the American Bar Association Center for Pro Bono.
North Myrtle Beach, SC Lawyer Directories
Lawyer Referral Services in South Carolina. Check with the South Carolina Bar for information on lawyer referral services in North Myrtle Beach, SC. Lawyer referral services match people with attorneys who specialize in particular legal fields, such as wage and hour law.
NELA’s “Find-A-Lawyer” Service. Search the National Employment Lawyer’s Association’s membership to find North Myrtle Beach, SC lawyers who specialize in wage and hour claims and other employment issues.
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